Samsung WB850F vs Sigma Quattro
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Samsung WB850F vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Revealed February 2016
Samsung WB850F vs Sigma Quattro Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung WB850F and Sigma Quattro, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the WB850F (16MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the WB850F (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe WB850F was revealed 5 years earlier than the Quattro which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the WB850F matches up versus the Quattro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung WB850F vs Sigma Quattro Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB850F & Sigma sd Quattro. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB850F Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Sigma Quattro
WB850F | Quattro |
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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Samsung WB850F
Quattro | WB850F | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | January 2012 | Newer by 50 months | |
Display resolution | 1620k | 614k | Crisper display (+1006k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB850F and Sigma Quattro
WB850F | Quattro | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Samsung WB850F vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB850F has external dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung WB850F and Sigma Quattro in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the WB850F against the Quattro.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB850F and Quattro is 91 and 63 respectively.
Samsung WB850F vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB850F and Quattro.
As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WB850F having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma Quattro will show more detail because of its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged WB850F will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Samsung WB850F vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung WB850F vs Sigma Quattro Specifications
Samsung WB850F | Sigma sd Quattro | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sigma |
Model | Samsung WB850F | Sigma sd Quattro |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2012-01-09 | 2016-02-23 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Dual TRUE III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 29MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5424 x 3616 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 614 thousand dot | 1,620 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | AMOLED display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 3.8fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | - |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 250 grams (0.55 lbs) | 625 grams (1.38 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | SLB-10A | BP-61 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $599 | $738 |